Arts in the Coboconk Norland Area
Coboconk Chamber of Commerce
With such scenic views and abundant history, how could people not be inspired to create? The Coboconk and Norland area has a deep history of arts.
In fact, group of seven artist, JEH Mcdonald, and his son Thoreau frequented the area and captured the beauty of Coboconk and Norland in many paintings. Today, you can still find local artists capturing stunning scenes of our area and images. The Trent Severn Trail Towns Paddle Art tour is just one of many examples! These lovingly decorated paddles pay tribute to the Waterway and the rich canoe culture in the Trail Towns region. Four of these paddles, painted by local artists, are located in Coboconk at the Chamber office, M’s Bake Shop, Fire or Ice, and Rosie’s Dockside Restaurant – come see them for yourself!
Norland also has many wonderful and whimsical handmade creations. From fairy gardens to hand carved wooden bears, the area certainly does not lack artistic ability. In Rosedale, the parkette features wonderful seasonal displays as well as a free little library and an outdoor piano for music enthusiasts.
Our communities have always been magical year-round, and many volunteers help to make it happen! The Residents of Rosedale, Coboconk Garden Club, Norland Horticultural Society, and the Beautification Committee work hard to make our communities visually stunning from season to season – and more creativity is always welcome!
If you have ideas for how to keep the arts present in our communities, or if you would like to join in on the fun and help make it happen, please reach out to chamber@coboconknorland.ca. Remember to like and follow the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for updates on initiatives, projects, workshops, and more. You can also visit www.coboconknorland.ca.
